Star Trek (TV Series)

The Cloud Minders (1969)

William Shatner: Captain James Tiberius 'Jim' Kirk

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• Plasus : Gentlemen, one of our planet's most incomparable works of art: my daughter Droxine. Captain James Kirk.

  Captain James T. Kirk : A pleasure, Madam.

  Droxine : Indeed yes, Captain.

  Plasus : And First Officer Spock.

  [Spock bows his head very slowly] 

  Droxine : I have never before met a Vulcan, sir.

  Mr. Spock : Nor I a work of art, Madam.

• Mr. Spock : Allow me to point out that a first officer is more expendable than either a doctor or a captain.

  Captain James T. Kirk : Officially, yes, but this mission is strictly unofficial. Nobody's to have any part in it, any responsibility for it but myself. That's an order, Spock.

• Captain James T. Kirk : Mr. Spock, let's get that zenite delivered. I believe we only have three hours left.

  Mr. Spock : Two hours, fifty nine minutes, to be exact, Captain.

• Vanna : It's hard to believe that something which is neither seen, nor felt, can do so much harm.

  Captain James T. Kirk : That's true. But an idea can't be seen or felt, and that's what's kept the Troglytes in the mines all these centuries, a mistaken idea.

  Vanna : Would all the Troglytes wear these masks?

  Captain James T. Kirk : Yes. I'll see to it that the Federation engineers construct them.

  Vanna : Suppose Plasus does not agree?

  Captain James T. Kirk : Plasus is not the whole government.

  Vanna : That is true, but the City Counsel will not listen to Troglytes.

  Captain James T. Kirk : As soon as the zenite is delivered to Merak II, I'll come back. I'll request permission to mediate for the Troglytes. Vanna, you must trust me. I give you my word.

  Vanna : Centuries ago, Stratos was built by leaders that gave their word... that all inhabitants would live there. The Troglytes are still waiting.

  Captain James T. Kirk : The zenite can be delivered in a few hours. You won't have long to wait now.

  Vanna : Hours can be centuries, just as words can be lies.

• Vanna : We're sealed in!

  Captain James T. Kirk : Completely.

  Vanna : But soon the atmosphere will go. We'll die!

  Captain James T. Kirk : Die form something that can't be seen? You astound me, Vanna.

• Captain James T. Kirk : Believe me, sir, I have neither the time nor the desire to return here. Only answering your charges against me will force me back.

• Captain James T. Kirk : [Vanna attacks Kirk with a knife while he is resting]  You again...

  [Takes a moment to gather this unusual, however pleasant, situation] 

  Vanna : [Disgusted]  You sleep lightly, Captain!

  Captain James T. Kirk : Yes. Duty is a good teacher.

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Softly, yet pointedly]  I see you've changed your dressmaker.

  Vanna : [unmoved]  Release me!

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Surprised, at first, by her coldness]  So you can attack me again?

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Attempting to be affectionate]  That would be foolish...

  Vanna : [Coolly, coldly]  Call the guards... if you're afraid, Captain.

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Smoothly, with interest]  I'm not afraid. In fact, I find this rather enjoyable.

  Vanna : [Fiercely]  I do not!

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Disappointed, yet smooth]  All right. I'll make a deal with you. You answer some questions... and I'll let you up.

  Vanna : [sighs, exasperated]  What questions?

  Captain James T. Kirk : [Intently]  Your word, first.

  Vanna : [Closes eyes. Sighs]  I will answer.

• Droxine : Vanna...?

  Vanna : [coldly]  Droxine...

  Droxine : Why have you come here?

  Vanna : [spiteful]  To welcome our honored guests... as I was taught to do when I served in your father's household.

  Droxine : Has she injured you, Captain?

  Captain James T. Kirk : Oh, no. Not at all. In fact, her visit was quite enlightening.

  [referencing Vanna] 

  Droxine : Oh...?

  Captain James T. Kirk : Yes, it seems the Troglytes are under the impression that the Enterprise is here to intimidate them.

  Droxine : [turns to intercom, pushes button]  Send a sentinal to the rest chamber immediately.

  Vanna : [coldly]  It is not impression, Captain. It is the truth!

  Captain James T. Kirk : We're here to get the zenite consignment, and that's it.